PANTHER CATERING
We offer an outstanding and extensive array of food, beverages, and services to meet the varied needs of Eastern Illinois University and local communities. Our most popular menus are shown in this guide. However, for that extra special occasion, we can develop a menu tailored specifically for you.
CATERING GUIDE
From coffee breaks, breakfasts, or business luncheons, to elegantly served receptions and dinners, we are here to serve you. Our most popular menus are shown in this guide. Please note that all orders need to be placed two weeks in advance to ensure product availability. Orders placed less than 2 weeks in advance will be subject to a late fee.
Regular Coffee.......................................................................................$12.00/gal
Decaffeinated Coffee..............................................................................$12.00/gal
Hot Tea...................................................................................................$10.00/gal
Iced Tea..................................................................................................$10.00/gal
Lemonade...............................................................................................$10.00/gal
Minimum 2 Gallon Purchase
Iced Water...............................................................................................$10.00/gal
Minimum of 2 Gallon purchase for Lemonade, Citrus Punch, Fruit Punch
Hot Chocolate.........................................................................................$11.50/gal
$.50 per person for whip cream
Citrus Punch...........................................................................................$12.00/gal
Minimum 2 Gallon Purchase
Fruit Punch.............................................................................................$11.00/gal
Minimum 2 Gallon Purchase
Juice (Apple or Orange)..........................................................................$15.00/gal
Bottle Water.............................................................................................$1.50
each
Assorted Canned Soda...........................................................................$1.00/each
A 2-week notice is required for anything other than Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew,
7-Up, Root Beer
Replenishing Fee.....................................................................................$30.00
Minimum
Includes: Coffee, Iced Water, and Iced Tea
BREAKFAST PACKAGES
Continental Breakfast .............................................................................$8.25 per person
- Assorted Mini Pastries
- Seasonal Fruit Salad
- Orange Juice
- Regular and Decaf Coffee
- Iced Water
Hot Breakfast Buffet................................................................................$12.75 per person
- Seasonal Fruit Salad
- Scrambled Eggs
- Breakfast Meat
- (Choose one: Bacon, Sausage, or Turkey Sausage)
- Breakfast Potatoes
- Apple and Orange Juice
- Regular and Decaf Coffee
- Iced Water
Additional Entrée ....................................................................................$2.50 per person
- Biscuits & Gravy, Pancakes
BREAKFAST A LA CARTE
Mini Muffins ......................................................................................................$8.00/dozen
Petite Scones ....................................................................................................$9.75/dozen
Mini Bagels w/ Cream Cheese ..........................................................................$9.00/dozen
Mini Danish ......................................................................................................$10.50/dozen
Cinnamon Rolls ..............................................................................................$12.00/dozen
Mini Strudel Bites-Apple & Cherry ...................................................................$8.50/dozen
Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake ....................................................................$13.50/dozen
Seasonal Fruit Salad .................................................................................$2.75 per person
Domestic Cheese w/ Crackers
Small (2lbs.)...........................................................................................................$40.00
Large (4lbs.)...........................................................................................................$60.00
Fresh Fruit Display
Small (2lbs.)...........................................................................................................$45.00
Large (4lbs.)...........................................................................................................$65.00
Fresh Vegetable Display w/ Dip
Small (2lbs.)...........................................................................................................$40.00
Large (4lbs.)...........................................................................................................$60.00
Vegetable Wraps .......................................................................................$12.00/dozen
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail ...............................................................................Market Price
Fresh Tomato Bruschetta Dip ................................................................$44.00/50 count
Garlic Hummus w/ Pita Chips ................................................................$63.00/50 count
Fruit Kabobs ..............................................................................................$16.00/dozen
Tea Sandwiches on Hawaiian Bread ..........................................................$16.00/dozen
Choose from Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef, Chicken Salad, or Tuna Salad
Cream Cheese Torta w/ Crackers ..........................................................$62.00/50 count
BBQ Meatballs ...........................................................................................$11.50/dozen
Chicken Bites w/ BBQ & Ranch ..............................................................$53.00/50 count
Baby Bakers w/ Butter & Sour Cream .........................................................$30.00/5 lbs.
Mini Tacos w/ Salsa ......................................................................................$9.50/dozen
Hot Wings ..................................................................................................$15.00/dozen
Spinach Artichoke Dip w/ Tortilla Chips .................................................$58.00/50 count
Queso Dip w/ Tortilla Chips ...................................................................$47.75/50 count
Pork Egg Rolls w/ Sweet & Sour Sauce ....................................................$15.00/dozen
Assorted Mini Quiche ................................................................................$10.50/dozen
Toasted Cheese Ravioli w/ Marinara ..........................................................$12.00/dozen
Vegetable Spring Rolls w/ Sweet & Sour Sauce ........................................$12.00/dozen
Charcuterie Station ...............................................................................$4.00 per person
Salad Station .........................................................................................$3.50 per person
Mashed Potato Bar ...............................................................................$3.00 per person
Pasta Station .........................................................................................$3.00 per person
Slider Station .........................................................................................$4.00 per person
Choice of Pulled Pork, Hamburger, Breaded Chicken
Carving Station (Limit of 2 hours) ..........................................................$4.00 per person
Choose 2 meats: Pork Tenderloin, Roast Turkey, or Beef Tenderloin
Includes Hawaiian Rolls, Mayo, and Mustard
Dessert Station ......................................................................................$3.50 per person
QDOBA
Nacho Bar................................................................................................................$15.00
(choice of 2 meats - chicken, brisket, ground beef, steak)
- Cilantro Rice
- Queso
- Grilled Vegetables
- Black Beans
- Guacamole
- Shredded Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Lettuce
- Roasted Tomato Salsa
- Chips
CHICK-FIL-A
Nugget Tray
Small(64 Nuggets)....................................................................................................$40.50
Medium(120 Nuggets................................................................................................$67.50
Large(200 Nuggets).................................................................................................$110.00
Chick-Fil-A Sandwich................................................................................................$5.50
Packaged Meals
Includes Entree, Waffle Potato Chips & Cookie
Regular Sandwich.....................................................................................................$9.85
Spicy Sandwich.........................................................................................................$9.95
8 ct Nugget................................................................................................................$9.95
Cool Wrap...............................................................................................................$12.85
** Soda($1.00) or Bottled Water($1.50) can be added
Beverages
Sweet Tea................................................................................................................$8.50
Lemonade..............................................................................................................$13.50
- Chocolate Chunk Cookie
- One Choice of Side
- Canned Soda
- Bottled Water available for an upcharge of $.50
Turkey Club....................................................................................................$11.25
each
Ciabatta Bread, Turkey, Bacon, Leaf Lettuce & Honey Mustard
Grilled Chicken Sandwich..............................................................................$11.25
each
Focaccia Bread, Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Swiss Cheese, Leaf Lettuce & Ranch Dressing
Garlic Roast Beef Sandwich...........................................................................$11.25
each
Ciabatta Bun, Roast Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Leaf Lettuce, Tomato, & Garlic Mayo
Vegetarian Wrap.............................................................................................$11.25
each
Spinach Tortilla, Leaf Lettuce, Cheddar Cheese, Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad.........................................................................$12.25
each
Simple Sack Lunches......................................................................................$10.75
each
All your favorite box lunch sides with a choice of a croissant sandwich
Choose from Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef or Vegetarian
SIDE OPTION: Chips, Fruit Cup, or Pasta Salad
All guests receive the same side (additional side $1.00 per person)
Sandwiches....................................................................................................$14.50 per person for 4 items
$1.50 per person for each additional item. Served with mustard, mayo, pickle spear, leaf lettuce, tomato and red onion. One bread, one meat and one cheese = one item.
- Bread Options:
- Wheat Berry, Croissant, Hoagie, Ciabatta
- Cheese Options:
- Swiss, Cheddar, Colby Jack, Provolone
- Meat or Spread Options:
- Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad
Soup: Served with Crackers
- Chicken Noodle
- Cream of Potato w/ Bacon
- Broccoli Cheese
- Vegetarian Vegetable
- Chili
Salads
- Broccoli Craisin
- Caesar
- Potato Salad
- Fruit Salad
- House Salad
Cheese Lasagna .................................................................................$12.75 per person
A delicious blend of Italian cheeses with noodles and a robust marinara sauce. Served with Caesar Salad, Garlic Breadsticks and Seasoned Green Beans
Marinated Chicken Breast ...................................................................$12.75 per person
A boneless, skinless chicken breast, lightly seasoned and baked. Served with a vegetable blend, Au Gratin potatoes and yeast rolls
Pot Roast .............................................................................................$17.00 per person
Succulent beef roasted to perfection with traditional accompaniments of onions, carrots, and potatoes. Includes warm yeast rolls with butter
Mediterranean Chicken & Pasta ..........................................................$17.50 per person
An appealing blend of chicken, artichokes, spinach, and tomatoes tossed in a garlic herb olive oil. Served with a Caesar Salad and garlic Bread Sticks.
Cookout Special ..................................................................................$14.00 per person
Includes plasticware and condiment packets of ketchup, mustard and relish
- Hamburgers
- Hot Dogs
- Buns
- Individual Bags of Chips
- Individually Wrapped Cookies
- Assorted Canned Soda
***Grilling on site: $75.00***
Picnic Buffet ........................................................................................$16.50 per person
Includes plasticware
- Choice of 2 meats
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- Pulled Pork, Marinated Chicken, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Fried Chicken, Brisket(Additional $1.50)
- Buns
- Potato Salad
- Baked Beans
- Assorted Cookies
- Bottled Water
- Assorted Canned Soda
Includes shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream and salsa
Taco Bar................................................................................................$13.25
per person
• Seasoned Ground Beef
•Tortilla Shells
•Tortilla Chips
•Refried Beans
•Cheddar Cheese Sauce
Fajita Bar..............................................................................................$15.75 per person
- Chicken Fajita Meat
- Steak Fajita Meat
- Tortilla Shells
- Tortilla Chips
- Refried Beans
- Spanish Rice
- Grilled Peppers and Onions
- Queso Dip
Mexican Buffets will not be served outside the University Union.
Includes Caesar Salad, Seasonal Fruit Salad, Seasoned Green Beans, Garlic Breadsticks, Iced Tea and Iced Water - $15.75 Per Person
Entrée Options: Choose Two
- Pasta Alfredo
*Add Grilled Chicken Strips for $1.50 per person - Penne Pasta w/ Sauce
- Mediterranean Pasta
An appealing blend of chicken, artichokes, spinach, and tomatoes tossed in a garlic herb olive oil.
*Add Grilled Chicken Strips for $1.50 per person - Meat or Cheese Tortellini w/ Sauce
- Meat or Cheese Ravioli w/ Sauce
- Lasagna
Choose From: Meat, Five Cheese or Vegetable
All Buffets Served with Caesar Salad or House Salad, Seasonal Fruit Salad, Assorted Dinner Rolls, Coffee, Iced Tea, and Iced Water.
Choose 2 Entrees & 2 Side Dishes.......................................................$22.50
Per Person
Choose 2 Entrees & 3 Side Dishes.......................................................$25.50
Per Person
Poultry
•Chicken Cordon Bleu
•Fried Chicken
•Italian Crusted Chicken
Additional $2.00 per person
•Marinated Chicken
•Roasted Turkey Breast
Pork
•Glazed Ham
•Roasted Pork Loin
Beef
•Beef Tenderloin w/ Hollandaise Sauce
Additional $3.00 per person
•Meat Lasagna
•Pot Roast
Vegetarian
•Baked Penne Pasta
•Cheese Lasagna
•Vegetable Lasagna
Seafood
•Glazed Salmon Filet
Additional $2.00 per person
All meals are served and include Caesar Salad or House Salad, one entrée, two sides, Dinner Rolls, Iced Tea, and Iced Water. Additional entrées are $2.50 per person.
Beef
Beef Tenderloin w/ Hollandaise Sauce........................................................................$22.00
Meat Lasagna..............................................................................................................$14.00
Pot Roast.....................................................................................................................$17.00
Pork
Glazed Ham.................................................................................................................$13.00
Roasted Pork Loin.......................................................................................................$14.00
Seafood
Glazed Salmon Filet....................................................................................................$16.00
Poultry
Herb Baked Chicken Breast........................................................................................$13.50
Italian Crusted Chicken Breast....................................................................................$18.50
Marinated Chicken Breast...........................................................................................$13.50
Roasted Turkey Breast................................................................................................$14.50
Vegetarian
Cheese Lasagna..........................................................................................................$13.50
Pasta Primavera...........................................................................................................$12.00
Vegetarian Lasagna......................................................................................................$13.00
Salads
- Caesar Salad
- Chopped romaine, croutons, parmesan cheese, red onions, and Caesar dressing.
- House Salad
- Lettuce mixture with cucumber, grape tomatoes, shredded carrots and croutons. Ranch dressing and Italian dressing are available on the side.
Sides
- Steamed Vegetable Blend
- Seasoned Green Beans
- Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy (Choice of Peppered or Brown Gravy)
- Loaded Mashed Potatoes (Add $1.00 per person)
- Parsley Baby Red Potatoes
- Wild Rice Blend
- Pasta Alfredo
Pretzels ..................................................................................................$6.50 per pound
Chex Mix ...............................................................................................$8.50 per pound
Tortilla Chips & Salsa .............................................................................$9.00 per pound
Potato Chips & Ranch Dip ....................................................................$9.00 per pound
Popcorn Machine ...............................................................$50.00 rental fee for 2 hours
Extra fee if you would like an attendant to stay at the event
Popcorn Supplies ..................................................................................$1.00 per person
16 in. Pizza .....................................................................................................$13.50 each
Choice of: Cheese, Pepperoni, Sausage or Veggie
Make it a meal for an additional $5.00 per person Meal includes Caesar Salad, Garlic Breadsticks, Assorted Cookies and Canned Sodas
Sub Sandwich Platter ....................................................................................$9.00 per sub
Platter includes a variety of turkey, ham, roast beef and vegetarian. Each sub is cut into 3 four-inch sandwiches.
Cakes and cupcakes may be brought in from a licensed bakery. The customer is responsible for all plates, forks, serving utensils for items brought in. Catering can provide these for an additional charge of $1.50 per person. Cake cutting charge will be $40.
Per Dozen
Assorted Cookies........................................................................................................$11.50/dozen
Rice Krispie Squares.....................................................................................................$9.00/dozen
Iced Brownies w/ Toppings..........................................................................................$15.75/dozen
Ghiradelli Brownies.....................................................................................................$13.00/dozen
Mini Cheesecakes.......................................................................................................$15.00/dozen
Per Piece
Assorted Fruit Pies......................................................................................................$3.00
Assorted Fruit Cobblers..............................................................................................$3.00
New York Cheesecake...............................................................................................$4.00
Assorted Cheesecake................................................................................................$4.00
Cheesecake Martinis..................................................................................................$4.00
Full Slice Layer Cake.................................................................................................$5.00
Half Slice Layer Cake (choice of chocolate, strawberry or lemon) ............................$3.00
Ice Cream Options
Pemberton Sundaes..................................................................................................$4.50
Individual Cups..........................................................................................................$1.50
Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Orange Sherbet
Ice Cream Bar..........................................................................................................$10.50
Chocolate & Vanilla Ice Cream w/ Assorted Toppings
Iced Water and Lemonade
Updated 09/025/2025
- Reserve the room & liquor for your event with the MLK Union Campus Scheduling Office at 581-3616.
- Submit the online form with all information completed: Panther Catering Order Form
- Once all information is gathered a contract will be prepared and emailed to you for your review and approval
- If your event requires delivery outside of the MLK Jr. Union, there will be a delivery
charge added to your bill depending on your arrangements.
- Client must arrange for doors to be unlocked, and tables and chairs set up and in place prior to your event.
- For all events out of the University Union plastic ware will be used. China can be requested for an additional fee of $4.00 per person.
- Minimum delivery fee of $30.00
- In the case of an urgent event or last-minute request, we will make every effort to accommodate you. Your menu may depend on available supplies and will include a service fee of a minimum of $30.
- Please carefully review all details including; menu, set up and serve times, as well as any special requests for your event, i.e., linen requests, information on programming that may affect the timing of the event, etc. If there are any changes, the contract should be corrected and returned immediately so that the changes can be made in the Catering Office. The contract must be signed by the Fiscal Agent and be in our office 3 business days prior to your event.
- A final guest count/guarantee and any special dietary needs must be submitted to the Panther Catering office 4 business days prior to the event. You will be billed for the guaranteed number or the number of guest served if that number is higher than the guaranteed count.
- Due to health department regulations, leftover perishable foods may not be removed from any event by anyone except food service staff. This policy addresses public safety concerns and is non-negotiable.
- As the host of the catering event, you are responsible for the equipment we have provided for the service of your catered event. Any missing or damaged catering equipment or supplies will be charged to you at replacement costs.
- Non-University Groups
- For all tax-exempt organizations please provide a copy of your tax-exempt letter prior to your event.
- A deposit of 50% of the total bill is required one week before the event and final payment is due the day of the event.
- Events paid more than 2 weeks after the event date will be charged an additional 5%
- Linens are placed on the tables before the event start time. If linens are requested
to be on the tables before then, you may be charged an additional set up fee. Linens
for your event are available at the following prices:
- Standard color for linens is white. Table skirting is offered in white.
- Napkins- $0.75 each
- Tablecloths- $8.00 each
- Covers for Buffet Tables- $10.00 per table
- Standard color for linens is white. Table skirting is offered in white.
- Cancellation
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- Events cancelled 3 business days prior to the event will not incur any cancellation charges. Events cancelled less than 72 hours prior to the date of the event are subject to a minimum 30% of total contract cost for unrecoverable expenses, i.e., food in preparation or expanded labor.
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WEDDINGS
We can provide you with all your culinary desires for your special day. Let us be your one-stop connection for your Rehearsal Dinner, Bridal Party Breakfast, Wedding Reception, and Post-Wedding Brunch.
For additional inquiries please contact:
Karla Drum 217-581-5326
kkdrum@eiu.edu
Catering Office 217-581-6082